The U.S. Dollar (USD) continued to decline on Tuesday since the beginning of today’s American session, after registering some gains and fluctuations during the Asian and European trading hours. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is down by 0.21% …
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U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower early Wednesday, as investor enthusiasm over a newly p…
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Markets Await Details on U.S.-China Trade Framework and U.S. CPI Data
Bitcoin traded largely flat on Wednesday, pausing after Tuesday’s sharp gains as traders diges…
European Stocks Trade Flat as Markets Eye U.S. CPI, U.K. Spending Review, and China Trade Talks
European stock markets opened Wednesday in narrow ranges as investors absorbed the implications of t…
Gold Rises as Trump Tariff Ruling Offsets China Trade Optimism; CPI Data Eyed
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. cou…
Energy Market Story: Crude Retreats as Profit-Taking Caps Trade-Driven Surge
The energy market on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, saw West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surge to a …
Market Drivers: Could CPI Data Shift Fed’s Potential Easing Path in September?
The US Dollar edged higher on Tuesday, rebounding from a weak start to the week, buoyed by cautious …
USD/JPY Treads Water as Trade Talks and CPI Data Loom
The USD/JPY pair, up 0.25% at 144.95, clings to support above 144.90 as markets grapple with US-Chin…
Liquidity Crunch: Traders Face a Shifting Market in June 2025
Markets in June 2025 face a liquidity squeeze that’s reshaping how traders operate. U.S. Treasury yi…
Dollar Climbs and US Stocks Ride Risk-On Wave on Trade Talk Optimism
The US Dollar Index, tracking the currency against six major peers, rose 0.13% to 99.07 from 98.94, …
Gold Prices Struggle To Hold Steady Amid US-China Talks, CPI Anticipation
Gold prices, down 0.08% at $3,322.945 after reaching a daily high of $3,347.68, hold steady above th…
Market Analysis
April, 2021
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6 April 2021 8:02 pm
Yellen Warns Against Withdrawing Economic Support Too Quickly
The United States Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, said on Tuesday that a strong economic recovery in the U.S. would help overall global growth, Reuters reported. More work is needed to deal with the vulnerabilities that the pandemic has shown, especially in the non-banking financial sector, as well as the global …
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6 April 2021 6:22 pm
US: JOLTS Job Openings Rise to 7.4 Million in February
The number of job openings on the last business day of February was 7.4 million, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics announced in its latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS) on Tuesday. This reading came in higher than the market expectation of 6.9 million.
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6 April 2021 6:02 pm
NZD/USD Trimmed Gains
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) witnessed huge losses on Monday, as the US Dollar (USD) rebounded as Investors are turning to safety. After rising to its higher level in a year and a half by the end of last week, the NZD/USD pair erased its gains earlier today. This is …
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6 April 2021 4:54 pm
IMF Raises Global Growth Outlook to 6% in 2021
The International Monetary Fund announced Tuesday that it raised its outlook for global economic growth to 6% this year from 5.5% in January’s forecasts, as reported by Reuters. “IMF 2021 forecast would mark fastest global growth pace since 1976 led by strong US rebound.”“IMF raises US 2021 growth outlook by …
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6 April 2021 4:08 pm
The British Government Gives The Green Light to Open Parts of The Economy on April 12th
As planned by the British government, parts of the country’s economy will reopen next Monday, the 12th of April, while vaccination operations will continue. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the government has given the green light to reopen non-essential stores, gyms, outdoor hospitality venues, and hair salons for the …
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6 April 2021 3:01 pm
Eurozone: Unemployment Rate Beats Expectations
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the euro area came at 8.3% in February 2021, higher than market expectations of 8.1% and higher than 7.3% the previous year. The number of unemployed increased by 48,000 compared to the previous month to 13.571 million. The youth unemployment rate, which measures job …
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6 April 2021 2:10 pm
RBA Keeps OCR Steady at a Record Low of 0.10% in April
Following the conclusion of its April monetary policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia board members decided to keep the official cash rate (OCR) unadjusted at a record low of 0.10%. The RBA maintained its target of 10 basis points for yield on a 3-year Australian government bond. The central …
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6 April 2021 1:26 pm
Currencies Overview: The Dollar Falling With The Decline in US Bond Yields
The dollar settled near its lowest level in nearly two weeks against a basket of counterpart currencies, tracking the decline in US Treasury bond yields from their recent peak, despite signs of a strong economic recovery in the United States. The dollar index fell to 92.527 in the Asian session, …
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6 April 2021 12:53 pm
European Stoxx600 Index Reaches a Record High on Optimism For Global Recovery
The European index reached a record high on Tuesday, April 6, to compensate for all the losses incurred by the pandemic as investors bet on a rapid global economic recovery, stimulated by massive stimulus spending and immunization campaigns against Covid-19. European dealers returned to the market after a long holiday …
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6 April 2021 12:32 pm
The World Bank President Expects G20 to Extend Its Initiative to Freeze Debt Payments Until End of 2021
World Bank President David Malpass said Monday that he expects China, the United States, and other major economies in the Group of Twenty to extend the freeze on bilateral debt service payments until the end of 2021 when it meets next week. Malpass told reporters that the G20 initiative to …
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6 April 2021 12:16 pm
Oil Recovering Thanks to Strong Economic Data and Bargain Hunting
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, April 6 as investors looked to chase bargains following a drop the previous day due to higher OPEC+ production, while prospects for recovery improved thanks to strong economic data from the United States and China. By 06:46 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 78 cents, or …
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6 April 2021 2:35 am
Wall Street Closes at New Record Highs on Economic Data
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed higher on Monday, with main indices reaching all-time record highs, supported by positive economic data. In the first session of the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 indices closed at new record levels, due to the improved investors’ sentiment …
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